Comments on: SAT Directions: Optimize Your Time on Test Dayhttp://blog.eprep.com/2006/07/24/sat-directions-optimize-your-time-on-test-day
Just another WordPress weblogTue, 31 Mar 2015 20:45:43 +0000http://wordpress.org/?v=2.2.2By: Karlhttp://blog.eprep.com/2006/07/24/sat-directions-optimize-your-time-on-test-day#comment-9746
KarlFri, 17 Aug 2007 18:38:20 +0000http://blog.eprep.com/2006/07/24/sat-directions-optimize-your-time-on-test-day#comment-9746wenbo zhang,
Let's use math as an example to understand SAT scoring. You will receive two SAT scores: a raw score and a scaled score. Although the scaled score is the one that colleges will consider, we need to start this process by understanding the raw score.
There are 54 math questions on a full SAT and each of the 54 math questions is worth one point. Thus, your maximum raw score for math is 54. (To get a 54, you would need to answer each question correctly.)
When you begin your first math section, your raw score is zero. Each time you answer a question correctly, you pick up one raw score point. Each time your skip a question, your raw score remains unchanged (i.e., you do not lose a fraction of a point, but you do not gain a precious point either). Each time you answer a question incorrectly, you lose 0.25 (except in the free response section where there is no penalty for wrong answers).
Let's look at a few examples:
40 correct, 8 skipped, and 6 wrong would result in a raw score of 38.
40 correct, 14 skipped, and 0 wrong would result in a raw score of 40.
50 correct, 0 skipped, and 4 wrong would result in a raw score of 49.
8 correct, 14 skipped, and 32 wrong would result in a raw score of 0.
0 correct, 6 skipped, and 48 wrong would result in a raw score of -12.
(Note: All raw scores with fractional parts are rounded, as appropriate. Thus, 32.25 = 32, 32.5 = 33, and 32.75 = 33.)
After your final math raw score is calculated, it gets converted to the 200-800 scale. The math raw score - scaled score conversion typically looks something like this:
54 - 800
53 - 790
52 - 770
51 - 760
.
.
.
2 - 210
1 - 200
0 - 200
-1 - 200
-2 - 200
.
.
.
I hope this helps.wenbo zhang,

Let’s use math as an example to understand SAT scoring. You will receive two SAT scores: a raw score and a scaled score. Although the scaled score is the one that colleges will consider, we need to start this process by understanding the raw score.

There are 54 math questions on a full SAT and each of the 54 math questions is worth one point. Thus, your maximum raw score for math is 54. (To get a 54, you would need to answer each question correctly.)

When you begin your first math section, your raw score is zero. Each time you answer a question correctly, you pick up one raw score point. Each time your skip a question, your raw score remains unchanged (i.e., you do not lose a fraction of a point, but you do not gain a precious point either). Each time you answer a question incorrectly, you lose 0.25 (except in the free response section where there is no penalty for wrong answers).

Let’s look at a few examples:

40 correct, 8 skipped, and 6 wrong would result in a raw score of 38.
40 correct, 14 skipped, and 0 wrong would result in a raw score of 40.
50 correct, 0 skipped, and 4 wrong would result in a raw score of 49.
8 correct, 14 skipped, and 32 wrong would result in a raw score of 0.
0 correct, 6 skipped, and 48 wrong would result in a raw score of -12.
(Note: All raw scores with fractional parts are rounded, as appropriate. Thus, 32.25 = 32, 32.5 = 33, and 32.75 = 33.)

]]>By: Karlhttp://blog.eprep.com/2006/07/24/sat-directions-optimize-your-time-on-test-day#comment-9528
KarlMon, 13 Aug 2007 15:04:02 +0000http://blog.eprep.com/2006/07/24/sat-directions-optimize-your-time-on-test-day#comment-9528wenbo zhang,
I will be traveling most of the day today. I will send you a note tomorrow morning.wenbo zhang,

I will be traveling most of the day today. I will send you a note tomorrow morning.

]]>By: wenbo zhanghttp://blog.eprep.com/2006/07/24/sat-directions-optimize-your-time-on-test-day#comment-9477
wenbo zhangSun, 12 Aug 2007 21:30:22 +0000http://blog.eprep.com/2006/07/24/sat-directions-optimize-your-time-on-test-day#comment-9477Karl:
i am sorry. i checked the website and read everything..but i am not really understand it. can u explain to me that...should i try to answer all the questions or as much as i can correctly? ( not to care too much about how much time i have?
anyway, i just don't get it whether they take away the points on the questions that i answer it wrong..
thank uKarl:
i am sorry. i checked the website and read everything..but i am not really understand it. can u explain to me that…should i try to answer all the questions or as much as i can correctly? ( not to care too much about how much time i have?
anyway, i just don’t get it whether they take away the points on the questions that i answer it wrong..
thank u
]]>By: Karlhttp://blog.eprep.com/2006/07/24/sat-directions-optimize-your-time-on-test-day#comment-9464
KarlSun, 12 Aug 2007 11:55:34 +0000http://blog.eprep.com/2006/07/24/sat-directions-optimize-your-time-on-test-day#comment-9464wenbo zhang,
You should probably check out the College Board's Frequently Asked Question (FAQ) page on scoring. After you have hacked around a bit, let me know if you have any follow-up questions. The relevant link is below:
http://www.collegeboard.com/highered/ra/sat/sat_scorefaq.htmlwenbo zhang,

You should probably check out the College Board’s Frequently Asked Question (FAQ) page on scoring. After you have hacked around a bit, let me know if you have any follow-up questions. The relevant link is below:

]]>By: wenbo zhanghttp://blog.eprep.com/2006/07/24/sat-directions-optimize-your-time-on-test-day#comment-9446
wenbo zhangSun, 12 Aug 2007 02:38:35 +0000http://blog.eprep.com/2006/07/24/sat-directions-optimize-your-time-on-test-day#comment-9446Karl,
hee hee hee..u must know me..cuz i left several comments for ur posts.
and i want to ask u that how the SAT exam graded?? i mean the reading section, writing and Math. if i leave blank, what will happen? and if i answer it wrong or right, do i still get the points for the questions that i get it right? or they take the points on the questions that i get wrong...Karl,
hee hee hee..u must know me..cuz i left several comments for ur posts.
and i want to ask u that how the SAT exam graded?? i mean the reading section, writing and Math. if i leave blank, what will happen? and if i answer it wrong or right, do i still get the points for the questions that i get it right? or they take the points on the questions that i get wrong…
]]>By: Karlhttp://blog.eprep.com/2006/07/24/sat-directions-optimize-your-time-on-test-day#comment-10
KarlSun, 30 Jul 2006 00:41:47 +0000http://blog.eprep.com/2006/07/24/sat-directions-optimize-your-time-on-test-day#comment-10Dear Peter,
Thanks for the comment. I agree 100%. Not only will following my advice help a student avoid getting rattled before test, it may actually create a positive mindset that is likely to carry over into the test itself. If I ever re-shoot the video I will be sure to add your thoughts.Dear Peter,

Thanks for the comment. I agree 100%. Not only will following my advice help a student avoid getting rattled before test, it may actually create a positive mindset that is likely to carry over into the test itself. If I ever re-shoot the video I will be sure to add your thoughts.

]]>By: Peter H. Huanghttp://blog.eprep.com/2006/07/24/sat-directions-optimize-your-time-on-test-day#comment-8
Peter H. HuangThu, 27 Jul 2006 23:37:31 +0000http://blog.eprep.com/2006/07/24/sat-directions-optimize-your-time-on-test-day#comment-8I would just add to your video that not only does knowing the SAT directions avoid the negative affect of being unnecessarily frazzled, but it also creates a positive mood of being in control, familiarity, and having the SAT experience unfold as you have already visualized it. Thus, your advice not only avoids unproductive anxiety & distraction, but generates feelings of calmness & focus.I would just add to your video that not only does knowing the SAT directions avoid the negative affect of being unnecessarily frazzled, but it also creates a positive mood of being in control, familiarity, and having the SAT experience unfold as you have already visualized it. Thus, your advice not only avoids unproductive anxiety & distraction, but generates feelings of calmness & focus.
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